Apparel brands need 3PLs that handle garment-on-hanger storage, size/color matrix inventory, fast fashion restocks, and retail compliance (EDI, ticketing, vendor routing guides).
Your 3PL must solve these before you sign — or you'll pay for it in chargebacks, returns, and churn.
A 10-style collection in 5 sizes and 6 colors = 300 SKUs. Your 3PL must handle this without errors.
Fashion moves fast. Spring/Summer to Fall/Winter transitions need rapid inventory liquidation and restocking.
Wholesale to Nordstrom or boutiques requires EDI, hangtags, specific routing guides, and chargebacks for non-compliance.
Returned garments need inspection, steaming, re-hanging or refolding before restock.
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Look for garment-on-hanger (GOH) capabilities, experience with high-SKU inventory (size/color matrices), EDI compliance for retail partners, and a strong returns QC process. Apparel 3PLs should be comfortable with seasonal replenishment cycles.
Yes — most established apparel 3PLs prep for FBA: polybagging, suffocation warning labels, FNSKU labeling, and carton packing to FBA specs. Some also offer FBM (fulfilled by merchant) for faster listing launches.
GOH means garments are stored and shipped hanging rather than folded — critical for dresses, suits, outerwear, and luxury pieces where wrinkles or fold lines are unacceptable. Not all 3PLs have GOH infrastructure.
Plan 60-90 days ahead. Give your 3PL advance notice of incoming inventory waves. Most apparel 3PLs offer liquidation services (donation, discount sales) for end-of-season stock and can prioritize new collection inbound.
Yes — dual-channel fulfillment is common. Wholesale orders typically ship on pallets with EDI documentation; DTC ships individual parcels. Your 3PL needs a WMS that can manage both order types simultaneously.
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